Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that significantly impacts quality of life. Pulmonary rehabilitation has been shown to improve lung function and symptoms in asthma, but its adoption is limited due to accessibility and patient engagement challenges. Virtual reality (VR) and videogaming technologies have emerged as potential tools to enhance pulmonary rehabilitation by providing an engaging and interactive environment. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness, feasibility, safety, and patient engagement of VR and videogaming in pulmonary rehabilitation for individuals with asthma. A comprehensive search of seven electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane, AMED, SPORTDiscus and PEDro) was conducted to identify studies that included VR and videogaming interventions. Studies included participants with asthma and used VR or videogaming as part of pulmonary rehabilitation. Data extraction focused on intervention types, clinical outcomes, patient engagement, and safety. Five studies were included in the final review and involved 104 participants. The studies implemented different digital tools, including the InSpire System, and games such as “Reflex Ridge” and “Serious Games”. VR and videogaming interventions improved asthma control, lung function, and exercise capacity. High levels of patient engagement and adherence were reported, with no adverse events across the trial. VR and videogaming show promise as effective, feasible, and safe tools to enhance pulmonary rehabilitation in individuals with asthma. However, the heterogeneity of studies limited the ability to draw definitive conclusions, with further research needed using standardized outcomes.

Background/Objectives: Hormonal contraceptives are widely used, but their effects on respiratory health remain underexplored. This systematic review examined the impact of oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) on pulmonary function, with an emphasis on asthma-related outcomes and underlying mechanisms. Methods: MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE (Ovid), CINAHL, AMED, SPORTDiscus, and PEDro were searched from January 2000 to December 2024. Pulmonary outcomes assessed included PEFR, FEV₁, airway hyperresponsiveness, and exhaled nitric oxide levels. Results: Twelve peer-reviewed studies were included. Most studies reported that OCPs do not impair lung function and may even improve respiratory parameters. Women using OCPs showed enhanced peak expiratory flow and reduced symptom variability, particularly in asthma and cystic fibrosis. Potential mechanisms include the stabilization of airway reactivity and modulation of inflammatory pathways. Heterogeneity across study populations and contraceptive types limited a meta-analysis, and few studies stratified outcomes by hormonal composition or comorbidities. Conclusions: Hormonal contraceptives may provide protective or regulatory effects on pulmonary function in specific populations. Larger precision-based studies are needed to clarify mechanisms and guide contraceptive counseling for women with respiratory conditions.

Introduction: Adequate nutrition knowledge is essential for informed dietary supplement use and safe sports nutrition practices. This study assessed nutrition knowledge, supplement use patterns, and factors influencing supplement intake among Jordanian dietary supplement users. Methods: A cross-sectional study included 400 dietary supplement users from four Jordanian governorates. Data were collected using the validated Arabic Abridged Nutrition for Sport Knowledge Questionnaire and a survey on supplement use and sociodemographic characteristics. Results: Whey protein (49.8%) and creatine (27.3%) were the most commonly used supplements, primarily for muscle gain. Most participants demonstrated poor general nutrition knowledge (39.4%) and poor sports nutrition knowledge (81.0%), with only 3.0% achieving a good sports nutrition knowledge score. Higher nutrition knowledge was significantly associated with age, education, income, and smoking status, while sports nutrition knowledge was also associated with sex. Conclusions: Jordanian dietary supplement users demonstrated limited sports nutrition knowledge despite widespread supplement use. Targeted nutrition education is needed to promote evidence-based supplement practices.

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of mortality globally and in Jordan, with lifestyle factors such as physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, obesity, and smoking contributing substantially. Social media use has increased among young adults, raising concerns about its influence on lifestyle and exposure to food marketing. Methods : A cross-sectional study was conducted among 222 participants (aged 18–45 years) at the Applied Science Private University in Jordan. Data were collected via a validated online questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle behaviors, dietary habits, and social media use. Anthropometric measures were obtained at the university clinic. Associations between social media use and outcomes were analyzed using chi-square tests and ANCOVA. Results : Most participants were female (75.2%) with a mean age of 21.4 ± 4.9 years. Two-thirds spent 3–6 hours daily on social media. Longer social media use was significantly associated with physical inactivity (p = 0.027), interrupted sleep (p = 0.036), and increased appetite and food cravings (p = 0.021). Exposure to food advertisements was linked to more frequent dining out (p < 0.001) and ordering ready-to-eat foods (p = 0.045). No significant association was found with BMI or body composition. Conclusions : Intensive social media use among young adults is associated with adverse effects on certain lifestyle behaviors and unhealthy eating patterns, which may increase cardiovascular risk. These findings underscore the necessity of incorporating social media exposure into public health interventions and dietary counseling efforts.